E-scrap processor Cascade Asset Management saw resale prices rise for devices it handled over the past year, according to the company’s recently released annual report.
E-scrap processor Cascade Asset Management saw resale prices rise for devices it handled over the past year, according to the company’s recently released annual report.
End-of-life electronics received attention at the World Economic Forum meeting this month. A report from several global entities called for a systemic change to stem rising volumes of unrecovered devices.
The U.S. Department of Energy will award $5.5 million to companies advancing lithium-ion battery recycling technology, and it will dedicate $15 million to developing a research center focused on the material.
Results of a new study suggest e-scrap workers must wipe their hands multiple times at the end of their shifts to remove toxic flame retardants.
Researchers analyzing particle samples from an e-scrap facility found concentrations of a previously undetected, potentially toxic chemical.
Aubrey Arain attaches an air sampling pump to an e-scrap worker to measure contaminants in the air he breathes.
Researchers from the University of Michigan are studying and finding ways to mitigate health risks from informal electronics recycling practices in Chile and Thailand.
With two weeks until the 2018 E-Scrap Conference, we’re featuring another expert who will share insight on-stage in New Orleans.
Even if consumers say smartphone repairability is important to them, brand popularity may be a more important factor in prolonging a device’s life, a study concluded.
Yale University researchers estimate 3.5 million metric tons of electronics ended up in U.S. landfills in 2015, significantly higher than government estimates.
A comprehensive report prepared for the Closed Loop Foundation digs deep into the current recycling landscape for e-scrap and electrical appliances. It also notes the industry needs to equip itself to handle a shifting material stream.